Revision Booklet CC

Catholic Christianity Revision Booklet
St. Michael’s RE Dept

Contents
Creation Page 3
Incarnation Page 10
The Triune God Page 18
Redemption Page 24
Church and the Kingdom of God Page 30
Eschatology Page 36

GCSE AQA Religious Studies – CATHOLIC

CHRISTIANITY
Learning Outcomes
Revision
Revision
Actions
Before
After
CREATION
• Michelangelo’s ‘Creation of Adam’
• Other Christian art that depicts creation
• Creation and the nature of God in
Genesis 1
• Creation and the nature of God in
Genesis 2
• The significance of the creation stories for
Catholics
• The origins and structure of the Bible
• Inspiration and the Bible as the word of
God
• Interpreting the Genesis creation stories
• Natural law and Catholic attitudes
towards science
• Caring for the environment
• The meaning of stewardship
• CAFOD and sustainability
How does Creation of Adam reflect Catholic beliefs?
Creation of Adam was painted by ________________ on the ceiling of the ________ _______ in Rome
in the 16th century. It is one of the most famous pieces of Christian art, especially on the theme of
creation.

Fill out the table below detailing how the artwork reflects Catholic beliefs and how it can be seen
as controversial. Give three points for each side.
Agrees with Catholic Beliefs Disagrees with Catholic Beliefs
How does Hildreth Meière’s mosaic reflect Catholic beliefs?
In the early 20th century, the American artist Hildreth Meière created a number of mosaics for St
Bartholomew’s Church in New York, USA. This one shows the hand of God in the act of creation.
What are the key features? What do they mean?
Tip: If you are asked about works of art in your exam, you won’t be given any pictures for
reference – so make sure you can describe the art in words.
The Nature of God and the Nature of Humans
Genesis 1 teaches us about God’s creation of the universe. It tells how God created it over 6 days,
using the power of his word to bring things into being. Catholics do not think that Genesis 1 is a
scientific account of creation but more that it teaches important truths about God’s nature: He is
transcendent, omnipotent and creator.
Define the key terms below using page 14:
Transcendent: ________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
Omnipotent:__________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________
God is Creator God is the creator who created everything. As such, Christians should
only worship this one God. All of creation is special because it has been
created by God. Humans were created in God’s image (1:27) meaning
they share qualities with God e.g. love and compassion. These shared
qualities callow humans to have a close relationship with God.
God is Omnipotent God has the power to do whatever he wants (Genesis 1:31) – he is
powerful and so made everything exactly the way that he wanted.
Belief in this omnipotence inspires Christians to trust in God, as they know
he has the power to do or change anything.
God is Transcendent God only needs his own word in order to create “Let there be…”
(Genesis 1:3). God is completely above and beyond the world he has
created. Transcendence also means that he is beyond human
understanding. He cannot be fully described in words or fully
understand in human minds.
Genesis 2:8 explains how humans were made in the _________ of God. God made the first human
by breathing “into his nostrils the breath of _____. God gives humans the gift of _________. They can
eat from any tree in the garden apart from the tree of knowledge. Freewill does not mean that
humans can do whatever they want without ________________. Using freewill to sin results in turning
away from God, this is why _____ exists in the world. Living in a way that pleases God brings people
________ to God.
The Significance of the Creation Stories for Catholics
Define the terms below and say what this means for Catholics.
Belief Definition What it means for Catholics

Stewardship
Dignity of Human Beings
Sanctity of Life

Origins and Structure of the Bible
The Bible is the sacred book of Christianity. It contains different types of writings. Summarise what
each of these types of writings contain.
The Old Testament
Law History Wisdom Prophecy
The New Testament
The Gospels Acts The Epistles Revelation
Interpreting the Bible today
Inspired by the
Holy Spirit
Interpreted
The Bible (Word of God) To help Catholics
through the
St. Michael’s RE Dept understand its
Magisterium
meaning today
Interpreting the Genesis Creation Stories
Use pages 24 and 25 to fill in the table below comparing Catholic and Fundamentalist
interpretations of the Genesis creation stories.
Catholic Interpretation Fundamentalist Interpretation

1. _____ made everything 1. The Bible is the ______ of God and so
must be accurate in all respects.
2. Everything God made was _______. 2. God has informed humanity of the
_______.
3. ________ are the high point of God’s 3. Since God loves all humans, he will not
creation. mislead people by giving them incorrect
_____________.
4. Humans have no right to prefer their
own _____________ to the actual words
of God.
Natural Law and Catholic Attitudes towards Science
Natural law refers to the idea that humans are born with an understanding of what is right and
wrong. This understanding id ‘natural’; it is a part of human nature. The Catholic Church teaches
that humans are born with the ability to know what is good and what isn’t because this is how
God made humans, in his image.
The most basic natural law is to do good and avoid evil. There are five primary precepts that can
lead to many other secondary precepts. Come up with a secondary precept for each of the
primaries below.
Worship God
Ordered Society
Reproduction
Learning
Defend the Innocent – e.g. Abortion is wrong
Caring for the Environment
1. Why do Catholics believe they should care for the environment? _________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
2. How can Catholics care for the environment? ___________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
3. Give an example of how the Catholic Church is helping to protect the environment.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
The Meaning of Stewardship
How can Catholics care for the environment? Use page 30 and 31 to find examples of how
Catholics can care for the environment on a local, a national and a global level.
Level Example
Local
National
Global
CAFOD and Sustainability
Define the term:
Sustainability: _________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
What do the sustainability projects brought about by the UN Sustainable Development Goals aim
to do?
1. ________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
3. ________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
What does CAFOD stand for?
Give 3 examples of how CAFOD helps to support sustainability.
1. ________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________

2. ________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
3. ________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
Practice Exam Questions
1. Roman Catholics believe they have to look after the world. What is the term for this? [1
mark]
A. Sanctity of Life B. Stewardship C. Creation D. Responsibility
2. In which book of the Bible is the creation story found? [1 mark]
A. Genesis B. Exodus C. Leviticus D. Deuteronomy
3. Give two ideas about God expressed in the statement ‘God is omnipotent’. [2 marks]
4. Give two reasons why belief in natural law is important to Roman Catholics. [2 marks]
5. Give two characteristics of God. [2 marks]
6. Explain two beliefs about how the duty of stewardship should be carried out. [4 marks]
7. Explain two ways in which belief in freewill influences Catholics today. [4 marks]
8. Explain two Christian beliefs about the Bible. [4 marks]
9. Explain two ways in which art expresses beliefs about God as creator. Refer to scripture or
another source of Christian belief and teaching in your answer. [5 marks]
10. Explain two Christian beliefs about creation. Refer to scripture or another source of Christian
belief and teaching in your answer. [5 marks]
11. Explain two ways in which belief in natural law influences Catholic views about the sanctity
of life. Refer to scripture or another source of Christian belief and teaching in your answer.
[5 marks]
12. “The Bible I the absolute word of God” Evaluate this statement. In your answer you should:
- Give developed arguments to support this statement, give developed arguments to
support a different point of view, refer to Christian teachings and reach a justified
conclusion [12 marks]
13. “For Catholics, there is no clash between science and religion.” Evaluate this statement. In
your answer you should:
14. “It is more important for Catholics to love their neighbour than for them to care about the
environment” Evaluate this statement. In your answer you should:
15. “It is not possible to believe in the Big Bang Theory and in the Christian faith.” Evaluate this
statement. In your answer you should:
16. “The universe must have been created in six days because that is what the Bible says
happened.” Evaluate this statement. In your answer you should:


CHRISTIANITY
Learning Outcomes
Revision
Revision
Actions
Before
After
INCARNATION
• Jesus as God incarnate
• God’s message to Joseph
• Jesus, the Word of God
• Jesus as both fully human and fully God
• Christian symbols
• How the incarnation affects Catholic
attitudes towards religious art
• Interpreting statues of Jesus
• The moral teachings of Jesus
• Tradition and St Irenaeus’ writings about
Jesus
• Different understandings of the incarnation
• Grace and the sacramental nature of
reality
• The seven sacraments
• Imago dei and abortion
Jesus as God Incarnate and God’s Message to Joseph
The incarnation is when God took on the human condition to become Jesus. For Christians, the
fact that God was prepared to take experience being human shows how much God loves the
human race. God knows that it is like to be human, and this helps Christians to value God’s love.
In the Bible, Luke 1:26-38 and Matthew 1:18-24 tell the stories of the angel Gabriel’s visits to Mary
and to Joseph, to announce God’s plan of sending his Son into the world.
Although there are some differences between the accounts in Luke and Matthew’s Gospels, they
both make the same points:
- Mary was a virgin

- God worked through human beings to bring about his plan for humanity
- Jesus was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit
- Jesus was the Son of God
- The angel Gabriel announced Jesus’ birth

Find 4 differences between the two accounts.
Luke’s Account Matthew’s Account
Jesus, the Word of God
The Word of God is another name for the Son of God (the second Person of the Trinity), who is
both fully God and a separate person of the Trinity. John 1:14 tells how the Word of God became
human in the form of Jesus. As the Word of God, Jesus is God’s expression of his love for humans.
Find the correct phrase from John 1:1-4 that shows each of the teachings below:
Teaching Explanation Phrase from John 1:1-4 that shows

this
The Word of God is Like God the Father, the Word of
eternal God has always existed.
The Word of God is A word comes from inside a person
God and is an expression of what is inside
that person. In the same way, the
Word of God comes from inside
God and is God’s self-expression.
The Word of God is While the Word and God are united
also distinct from and co-exist, there is also a
God distinction between them.
The Word of God is The Word of God gives life, light and
how God expresses guidance to people.
his power and love
This verse confirms The Word came to earth to guide people closer to
that Jesus is the Word God, and to teach them how to share his love.
(Son) of God. The
Word has always
existed but took on “And the Word became flesh and lived among
human nature to live us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of
on earth as Jesus. a father’s only son, full of grace and truth.”
John 1:14
St. Michael’s RE Dept The word grace means free gift. Jesus is God’s free gift to the
human race and is an expression of God’s love for humans.
Jesus as both Fully Human and Fully God
Find three biblical examples of Jesus as the Son of Man and Jesus as the Son of God.
Son of Man Son of God
Christian Symbols
What does Ichthus mean? _________________________________
____________________________________________________________
Why do Christians use this sign? _____________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
What does Alpha and Omega mean? ___________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
Why do Christians use this symbol? ____________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
What does the Chi-Rho mean? _________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
Why do Christians use this symbol? ______________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________

How the Incarnation Affects Catholic Attitudes towards Religious Art
Colour code the reasons for and against religious art in the light of the incarnation in the boxes
below.
God is infinite – it is impossible Jews and some Christians like Some people consider
to show the infinite using Methodists and Baptists believe praying in front of a
finite (limited) means like art that the 2nd Commandment statue or icon
and sculpture. forbids artistic representations of worshipping the item
God i.e. worshipping false idols. rather than God Himself.
“’Whoever venerates Artistic While we don’t

and image venerates representations can have evidence for
the image portrayed in help people focus on what Jesus looked
it.’ The honour paid to a spiritual ideas and like, we know that
sacred image is a aspects of God’s Jesus was a man
‘respectful veneration’, work. They can have with human
not the adoration due wholly positive impact qualities. Any
to God alone.” as a focus for prayer representation that
Catechism of the and inspiration in captures these
Catholic Church 2132 religious life. qualities has value.
Interpreting Statues of Jesus
Annotate this image of the Sacred Heart explaining the holes in the hands, the pointing hand, his
expression, the crown of thorns around the heart, the piercing through the heart and the flames
around it.

The Moral Teachings of Jesus
Read through the Beatitudes (The Sermon on the Mount) and write below 4 lessons that we can
take from them.
1. ______________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
2. ______________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
3. ______________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
4. ______________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
Read through the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats and give two lessons that can be learnt
from the parable.
1. ________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
Tradition and St Irenaeus’ Writings about Jesus
The theologian St Irenaeus showed how the incarnation was important for bringing God and
humans closer to each other. In his writings, St Irenaeus showed how Jesus – as someone who is
fully God and fully human – is the meeting point between God and humanity. He wrote that Jesus
‘revealed God to men’:
But Because
Christians Jesus is the This means Christians
God is invisible: can develop a better
can get to Son of
he is beyond understanding of
know what God, he
human sight and God’s nature through
God is like displays
understanding. examining the life and
through qualities of
Jesus. God. actions of Jesus.
In summary, one of the reasons the incarnation is important is because Jesus helped humans to
come to know God. This has allowed humans to become more ‘fully alive’ and reveal God’s
glory.
Different Understandings of the Incarnation
Define the following terms:
Magisterium: __________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Salvation: _____________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Apostolic Exhortation: _________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Two documents from the Catholic Church that aim to create the right balance of understanding
between Jesus as fully human and fully God are Dei Verbum 4 and Verbum Domini 12. Using
pages 54 and 55, find a quote from these two documents that supports the explanations below.
Quote Explanation
God is revealed and speaks through Jesus. This is
possible because Jesus is the Son of God. He
brings salvation to all people.
The Son of God became a human to live among
other humans.
The Word (Son) of God limited himself to a human
form, so humans could come to understand God.
Jesus always knew the will of God because he is
God. And he always carried out the will of God
because he is also a perfect human being.
Through the very human act of dying, Jesus gave
himself into God’s hands. This led to his glorification
as the word of God.
Grace and the Sacramental Nature of Reality
Grace is the free gift of God’s love to all people. As God is present in the whole of his creation,
Catholics view the whole of reality as a sacrament – a sign of God’s grace. The incarnation
helped people to understand God’s love and see him as a living presence in the world, leading to
its sacramental nature.
The Catholic Church defines a sacrament as ‘an outward sign of the inward grace’. This means a
sacrament is a sign of God’s love. Catholics believe in the ‘sacramental’ nature of reality. This
means the whole of reality can be seen as a sacrament. In other words, the world and everything
in it is a sign of God’s love and God’s presence and love can be seen throughout the world. The
incarnation played an important role in helping Catholics to view reality as sacramental. Add a
picture to illustrate each points made below.
Before the incarnation, God Jesus was the ultimate gift from
was seen as a distant (though God to show his love for
caring) being. humanity. Since Jesus has lived
on earth, people can see God
as living and active presence.
Even though Jesus is no longer Jesus helped to bring God’s

present on earth, his spirit is still love and presence into the
active, sharing God’s love with world. This makes the world
all people. sacramental in nature.

The Seven Sacraments
Fill in the gaps on the table below.
Sacrament Action Symbolism

Baptism The pouring of ________. The ___________ of sins.
The anointing of the forehead with The candidate receives the gifts of the
the holy oil of ________. ______ spirit.
Eucharist The receiving of the _____________ Receiving the fullness of Christ.
bread and wine. Also known as the
______ and the _______ of Christ.
Marriage Man and woman give their ________ Each partner accepting the other as
to be married. husband or wife for the rest of their
______.
The laying on of ________ and the Conferring the dignity of the
anointing of hands with the oil of priesthood.
chrism.
Reconciliation A person confesses their _____ to a The passing on of God’s forgiveness.
priest. The laying on of hands.
Sacrament of The anointing of the ______ and Strengthening and forgiveness.
the ______ _______ with the oil of the sick.
Imago Dei and Abortion
Define the following terms.
Imago Dei: ___________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
Conception:__________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
Abortion:_____________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
Find four reasons (this can include biblical evidence) as to why Catholics disagree with abortion.
1. ________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
3. ________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
4. ________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________

1. Which one of the following is the name given to the sacrament where a person receives
the consecrated bread and wine? [1 mark]
A. Baptism B. Eucharist C. Ordination D. Reconciliation
2. Catholics believe in the Incarnation. What is this? [1 mark]
A. The death of Jesus B. God revealed as a human C. Jesus as a human D. The Trinity
3. Give two reasons why Catholics follow the teachings of Jesus. [2 marks]
4. Give two examples of moral teachings given by Jesus. [2 marks]
5. Explain two contrasting Christian beliefs about the importance of the sacraments. [4 marks]
6. Explain two ways in which the belief that humans are imago dei influences Catholic
understandings about abortion. [4 marks]
7. Explain two ways in which Christian symbols are used. [4 marks]
8. Explain two ways in which Jesus is the fulfilment of the law. Refer to scripture or another
source of Christian belief and teaching in your answer. [5 marks]
9. Explain two beliefs about the Word of God. Refer to scripture or another source of Christian
belief and teaching in your answer. [5 marks]
10. Explain two reasons why Christians believe Jesus was the Son of God. Refer to scripture or
11. “It is impossible for Christians to follow Jesus’ example and moral teachings.” Evaluate this
12. “It is more helpful for Christians to focus on humanity than to focus on his divinity.” Evaluate
this statement. In your answer you should:
13. “The Catholic Church should not approve of art that depicts God or Jesus”. Evaluate this
14. “Statues of Jesus are important to help believers understand God.” Evaluate this statement.
In your answer you should:
15. “Jesus’ teaching in the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats is his most important
teaching.” Evaluate this statement. In your answer you should:


CHRISTIANITY
Learning Outcomes
Revision
Revision
Actions
Before
After
THE TRIUNE GOD
• Psalms and the use of music in worship
• Music in the liturgy
• Acclamations used in the mass
• The Triune God explained in the Bible
• The Trinity in the Nicene Creed and Genesis
1
• The influence of the Trinity on Christians
today
• The Trinity in the Bible
• The Trinity and God’s love
• The authority of the Magisterium and its
views on the Trinity
• Baptism
• Traditional and spontaneous prayer
• Prayer and posture
The Use of Music in Worship
The Catholic Church teaches that it is good to use music to praise God. Use page 64 to find three
reasons why the Catholic Church thinks that music is important in worship.
1. ________________________________________________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________________________________________________
3. ________________________________________________________________________________________
Music in the Liturgy
Music is used in Catholic worship to sing parts of the liturgy (the practices that happen during the
mass). Music helps to enliven the liturgy and make people feel more involved in it. Types of music
used in the Catholic liturgy include psalms, plainchant, traditional hymns, contemporary worship
songs, and mass settings. Complete the table below on these different types of mass settings.
Music What are they? Why are they used in worship?

Plainchant Also known as ____________ chant Plainchant is used by Monks to sing the
that is usually unaccompanied _______ office in Latin. It is also used in
and sung to a ________ range of Church when Latin parts of the mass are
notes. sung.

Traditional Hymns that have been used by They help believers raise their _______ and
Hymns _____________ of believers. ______ to God and to help people feel
more __________ in the mass.
Contemporary Songs that often use musical Allows God to be worshipped in a way
Worship Songs ____________ other than the that reflects the _________ of the people
organ. They are often more present. Seen as a way of responding to
upbeat but also ___________. the needs of Catholics in the ___ _________.
Mass Settings Parts of the mass that are ______ Help to make the mass appeal to the
rather than said and are easy to whole ____________ including younger
______ in with. members of the church.
Acclamations used in the Mass
Certain parts of the Mass, which highlight the praise and celebration of God, are called
acclamations. They help to praise God in different ways and are often set to music. Use page 68
to define the following terms:
Gloria: ________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Alleluia: ______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Sanctus: ______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Mystery of Faith: ______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
The Triune God Explained in the Bible
Christians believe there is one God who is also three Persons. God is sometimes called the Triune
God to emphasise this fact. The three Persons of the God – the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit –
are known as the Trinity. Beliefs about the Trinity are based on three quotations from the Bible. Find
three quotes on the trinity.
Deuteronomy 6:4 Matthew 3:16-17
St. Michael’s RE Dept Galatians 4:6

The Trinity in the Nicene Creed and Genesis 1
Highlight the important parts of the Nicene Creed that teach anything about the three Persons of
the Trinity.
The Nicene Creed he suffered death and was buried.

On the third day he rose again
We believe in one God,
in accordance with the Scriptures;
the Father, the Almighty,
he ascended into heaven
Maker of all that is, seen and unseen.
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
He will come again in glory to judge the living
the only Son of God,
and the dead,
eternally begotten of the Father,
and his kingdom will have no end.
God from God, Light from Light,
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the
true God from true God,
giver of life,
begotten, not made, consubstantial
who proceeds from the Father and the Son.
of one Being with the Father.
With the Father and the Son he is worshipped
Through him all things were made.
and glorified.
For us men and for our salvation
He has spoken through the Prophets.
he came down from heaven:
We believe in one holy catholic and
and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate
apostolic Church.
he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary,
We acknowledge one baptism for the
and was made man.
forgiveness of sins.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius
We look for the resurrection of the dead,
Pilate;
and the life of the world to come. Amen.

The Influence of the Trinity on Christians Today
The love of the Trinity strengthens the work of the Catholic Church, and inspires Christians to share
God’s love with other. The Catholic Church aims to share God’s love through mission and
evangelism. “The entire activity of the Church is an expression of a love that seeks the integral
good of man” Deus Caritas Est 19.
The Holy
Spirit is the
love of the
Father and
the Son.
It enters
people’s lives
as grace
And inspires
them to
show love to
others.
What is mission? _______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
What is evangelism? __________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
The Trinity and God’s Love
St Augustine and Catherine LaCugna were two Christian theologians who wrote about the Trinity.
Match up the statements with the correct theologian.
The love of God is poured outwards into the lives of all

believers.
St Augustine
It is only possible to experience and understand what God is
through his actions in people’s lives.
“The mystery of God is revealed in Christ and the Spirit as the

mystery of love…”
Catherine
LaCugna “True love is: a trinity of lover, beloved and the love that binds
them together into one.”

The Authority of the Magisterium and its Views on the Trinity
Define the following terms.
Apostolic Authority: ___________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Magisterial Teachings: _________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Council: ______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
The main teachings of the Council of Nicea were:
1. ________________________________________________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________________________________________________
The main teachings of the Council of Constantinople were:
1. ________________________________________________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________________________________________________
3. ________________________________________________________________________________________
4. ________________________________________________________________________________________
Baptism
Fill in the blanks. You can use pages 82 and 83 to help you.
Baptism symbolises the start of a new stage of _____ as a Christian and a child of God. It also
symbolises joining in with Jesus’ death and ______________. In the early Church, adults would be
baptised by being totally submerged under _______. This symbolised joining Jesus in the tomb after
he ______. Just as Jesus gave up his life to the will of _____, so the person being baptised commits
their life to God in the same way. _______ up out of the water symbolises joining in with Jesus’
resurrection, to being a new life as a Christian. Today in the Catholic Church people are no
_________ baptised by being fully _____________ under water. Instead water is poured over their
_______. But the idea of joining in with Jesus’ death and resurrection is still just as important. The use
of water in baptism also symbolises the Holy _______. During baptism a person is filled with the Holy
Spirit, who sustains the believer’s faith and _______________ to God. This is the same Spirit that filled
Jesus during his _________.
Baptism Spirit Submerged Rising Died Resurrection

Life Water God Longer Heads Commitment
Traditional and Spontaneous Prayer
The Catholic Church describes prayer as “raising the heart and mind to God.” Traditional prayers
have set words that have been used by generations of believers and spontaneous prayers are
made up in the moment. Find two positives of each type of prayer.

Traditional Prayer Spontaneous Prayer
Prayer and Posture
Physical postures can assist prayer and help to show the intention behind the prayer. Some
postures emphasise respect and humility, some the praise of God, and some asking for God’s
help. Using pages 86 and 87, pick 4 postures and explain what they mean.
What does it look like? What does it mean? What does it look like? What does it mean?
E.g. Genuflecting – A sign of humility,
bending down on shows the person
one knee. acknowledges God’s
authority and submits
to his will. A position
that asks for
forgiveness.
1. Which one of the following is a hymn which speaks of God as Holy? [1 mark]
A. Alleluia B. Gloria C. Plainchant D. Sanctus
2. Which one of the following describes the teaching authority of the Catholic Church? [1
mark]
A. Magisterium B. Holy Spirit C. Mission D. Sacrament
3. Give two ways in which music is used in the Mass. [2 marks]
4. Give two ways in which the Trinity was involved in the creation of the universe. [2 marks]
5. Explain two ways in which music influences Catholic worship. [4 marks]
6. Explain two reasons why Catholics can be confident in the authority of the Magisterium. [4
marks]
7. Explain two ways in which prayer influences Christian life today. [4 marks]
8. Explain two contrasting views of theologians on God’s love. [4 marks]
9. Explain two ways in which prayer expresses beliefs about God. Refer to scripture or another
source of Christian belief and teaching in your answer. [5 marks]
10. Explain two Christian beliefs that the Nicene Creed helps us to understand about the Trinity.
Refer to scripture or another source of Christian belief and teaching in your answer. [5
marks]
11. Explain two ways in which belief in the Trinity is important in the Catholic understanding of
mission. Refer to scripture or another source of Christian belief and teaching in your answer.
[5 marks]
12. “The idea of the Trinity is so clearly expressed in the Bible that it does not need to be
expressed in any other way, for example by the Nicene Creed or through teaching from
the popes.” Evaluate this statement. In your answer you should:
support a different point of view, refer to a Christian teaching and reach a justified
conclusion. [12 marks]
13. “Anyone who wants to be able to call themselves a Christian should first be baptised.”
Evaluate this statement. In your answer you should:
14. “There is no need for church services to include music.” Evaluate this statement. In your
answer you should:
15. “Mission is a better way of sharing God’s love than evangelism”. Evaluate this statement. In


CHRISTIANITY
Learning Outcomes
Revision
Revision
Actions
Before
After
REDEMPTION
• How church architecture reflects Catholic
beliefs
• The main parts of a Catholic church
• Contrasting features and artefacts used by
Catholics
• The role of Jesus in restoration through
sacrifice
• The significance of Jesus’ death, burial,
resurrection and ascension
• Salvation (past, present and future)
• Redemption in the Bible
• St Anselm’s thoughts on salvation
• The importance of conscience for Christians
• Redemption and the mass
• Different Christian understandings of the
Eucharist
• Prayers in Mass and adoration
How Church Architecture Reflects Catholic Beliefs
Catholic churches provide a space where Catholics can worship together – particularly at mass –
or pray alone. The design and decoration of a church helps to aid and inspire worship, by
encouraging Christians to reflect on God and on their faith. As a result of the Second Vatican
Council, there is a difference between Catholic churches built before and after 1965. Use pages
90 and 91 to complete the table that shows the differences before and after 1965.
Before 1965 After 1965

The Main Parts of a Catholic Church
The main features of a Catholic Church help to emphasise the presence of Christ in the church,
they also remind Catholics of the redemption that Christ brought them through his suffering, death
and resurrection. Use pages 92 and 93 to complete the task below.
What is the lectern? __________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
Why is it important? _______________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
What is the altar? ______________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Why is the altar important? _____________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
What is the crucifix? ___________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
Why is the crucifix important? _____________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
What is the tabernacle? _________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
Why is the tabernacle important? _______________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
Contrasting Features and Artefacts used by Catholics
Explain the difference between the following artefacts:
Artefacts Differences
Altar or Table

Crucifix, Cross
or Risen Christ
The Role of Jesus in Restoration through Sacrifice
Christians believe that for humans to have free will, sin has to exist. But the existence of sin
damages the relationship between God, humanity and the whole of creation. Christians believe
that Jesus’ death, resurrection and ascension into heaven helped to restore the relationship
between God and humanity, as well as restoring the harmony of creation. Match up the
explanation with the correct action of Jesus.
40 days after His resurrection, He rose up to heaven to be with his

Father, He had restored the cosmic order by making the whole of
Jesus’ Death
creation as perfect as God intended it to be.
Jesus lived his life in total obedience to God both through his
Jesus’ actions on earth and His eventual sacrifice. Through this, he helped
Resurrection to restore the relationship between God and humans that had
been broken by sin.
3 days after his death, Jesus was raised back to life, destroying the
Jesus’ ultimate power of sin and death. As a result, people are now able
Ascension to be with God after they die. Sin and death still exist but they can
be overcome.
The Significance of Jesus’ Death, Burial, Resurrection and Ascension
Jesus’ death, burial, resurrection and ascension were four steps in the action to redeem humanity
and restore the relationship between God, humanity and the whole of creation. For Christians, this
means that life no longer ends at the moment of death. It gives them hope that, like Jesus, they
will be resurrected after death and raised up to eternal life with God.
Salvation (Past, Present and Future)
Because Jesus redeemed humanity through his death, salvation is now possible. This means
people can be saved from sin and eternal separation from God. Catholics believe redemption
and salvation are ongoing processes. Redemption and salvation are the focus of the liturgy in the
Mass. Use pages 100 and 101 to create an image for each dimension of salvation.
Past Present Future

Redemption in the Bible
Jesus is sometimes described as the example, the restorer and the victor. This is because he set a
good example for others to follow; he restored the relationship between God and humanity; and
he was victorious over the power of sin and death. Redemption is an ongoing process that
people have to be willing to accept. This idea is expressed in the passages in the Bible that
describe the resurrection, ascension and coming of the Holy Spirit. Find a reference from the Bible
relating to redemption and atonement can be expressed in different ways.
Teaching on Redemption Bible Reference

The Crucifixion
Jesus, the Example
Jesus, the Restorer
Jesus, the Victor
The Resurrection
The Ascension
The Coming of the Holy Spirit
St Irenaeus’ and St Anselm’s Thoughts on Salvation
A metaphor is a word or phrase that is applied to something else to suggest the two things are
similar. These two doctors of the Church used different metaphors to describe Salvation. Create
an image and give an explanation of the two metaphors.
St Irenaeus ________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
St Anselm ________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
The Importance of Conscience for Christians
Christians believe that conscience is the voice of God in their heart and soul, guiding them to
make the right choices. Many Christians believe that their conscience is based on a natural
understanding of what is right and wrong and the law of God. In addition, Catholic Christians
believe that conscience needs to be guided by the teachings of the Church. Using page 106,
give the three ways in which God, through the Holy Spirit, has instructed humanity.
1. ________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
3. ________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
Redemption and the Mass
The Mass is a re-enactment and celebration of Jesus’ death, through which humans are
redeemed. Find three examples of how redemption is shown in the Mass.
Part of the Mass How is Redemption Shown?
Different Christian Understandings of the Eucharist
Catholics believe that the Mass is the ‘source and summit’ of Christian life, because it is the highest
form of prayer they can make, and it gives them spiritual strength. The importance and meaning
of the Eucharist varies between different Christian denominations. Find the correct denomination
of Christianity to go with the understandings of the Eucharist below.
Denomination Understanding of the Eucharist

Many believe that the Eucharist is a memorial of the Last Supper. Christ is
present in particular in the Bible readings and He enters people’s lives when
they receive communion.
A very similar understanding to Catholics however, Eucharist is always
celebrated with the community. The consecration takes place behind the
iconostasis because it is too holy to be seen directly.
They do not celebrate any form of Eucharist. They believe that the whole of life
is a sacrament.
The Spirit of Christ is received when communion is given. Christ is spiritually
present but the bread and wine do not literally become the body and blood of
Christ.
Prayers in the Mass and Adoration
Fill in the gaps of the words of institution:
“Take this all of ____, and eat of it, for this is my ______, which will be given up for you. Take this all
of you, and _______ from it, for this is the chalice of my _______. The blood of the new and ________
covenant, which will be poured out for you and for ______ for the forgiveness of _____. Do this in
memory of ___.”
Practice Questions
1. Which one of the following people compared Jesus’ death with the idea of paying a
random in the slave trade? [1 mark]
A. Catherine LaCugna B. Pope Francis C. St Anselm D. St Irenaeus
2. Which one of the following Christian groups does not celebrate the Eucharist?
A. Anglicans B. Nonconformist Christians C. Orthodox Christians D.
Quakers
3. Give two ways in which the main features in a church help to emphasise the presence of
Christ in the church. [2 marks]
4. Give two Christian beliefs about free will. [2 marks]
5. Explain two ways in which an altar or table helps Catholics to worship in the Mass. [4 marks]
6. Explain two ways in which belief that the process of salvation is ongoing influences the way
that Catholics live. [4 marks]
7. Explain two contrasting beliefs about Salvation. [4 marks]
8. Explain two ways in which church architecture emphasises Catholic belief. [4 marks]
9. Explain two Christian beliefs about the Eucharist. Refer to scripture or another source of
Christian belief and teaching in your answer. [5 marks]
10. Explain two Christian beliefs about Jesus’ death as a ‘restoration’. Refer to scripture or
11. Explain two Christian beliefs about conscience as the voice of God. Refer to scripture or
12. “The Eucharist is only made special by the ‘real presence’ of God.” Evaluate this statement.
In your answer you should:
13. “For Catholics, the church is an essential space for worship.” Evaluate this statement. In
14. “The architecture and design of a Catholic Church has no importance for Catholic
worship.” Evaluate this statement. In your answer you should:
- Give developed arugments to support this statement, give developed arguments to
15. “Christians should always follow their conscience if they want to become closer to God.”
Evaluate this statement. In your answer you should:


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Learning Outcomes
Revision
Revision
Actions
Before
After
CHURCH AND THE KINGDOM OF GOD
• Pilgrimage and the Stations of the Cross
• Pilgrimage to Rome, Lourdes and
Walsingham
• Mission and evangelism in drama
• The Kingdom of God and the Lord’s Prayer
• Signs of the Kingdom: justice, peace and
reconciliation
• The hierarchy of the Catholic Church and
the Second Vatican Council
• The importance of Mary and the Magnificat
• The four marks of the Church and apostolic
succession
• The councillor and pontifical nature of the
Church
• The Church as the Body of Christ: the
importance of charity for Catholics
• Kingdom values in different vocations
• Kingdom values in the life of a Catholic
Pilgrimage and the Stations of the Cross
A pilgrimage is a journey that has a spiritual purpose, where the destination may be a sacred
religious place. Catholics believe that all of life is a pilgrimage, at the end of which, you will meet
God in death. Use page 116 to find a quote to show that Christians view their lives as a pilgrimage
towards heaven, and believe they should strive for this destination in their daily actions.
“______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________”
On the day of his crucifixion, Jesus had to carry his cross from Pilate’s house to the hill of Calvary.
The Stations of the Cross are a series of 14 images that remind Catholics of the events that
happened during his journey. Find three reasons as to why people make the Stations of the Cross.
1. ________________________________________________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________________________________________________
3. ________________________________________________________________________________________

Popular pilgrimage sites for Catholics include Jerusalem (where Jesus died), Rome (where the
Pope lives), Lourdes (a place with healing waters), and Walsingham (England’s Catholic national
shrine). Using pages 118-119, pick two pilgrimages and complete the table below detailing why it
is important and why do Catholics visit.
Where? Why is it important? Why do Catholics visit?
Mission and Evangelism in Drama
Catholic attitudes towards mission and evangelism – including what these should involve – are
demonstrated in the films Les Miserables and The Mission. Films such as these can inspire and
encourage Christians to become more involved in missionary work and evangelism. Use page 120
to refresh your memory on the definitions of mission and evangelism.
Mission: _______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Evangelism: ___________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
The Kingdom of God and the Lord’s Prayer
The Kingdom of God refers not to a place but to the idea of God’s authority and rule, and is seen
among those who follow Jesus. The Kingdom of God was established through Jesus. It continues to
grow in the present day, and will be completed at the end of time. The Lord’s Prayer is the prayer
that Jesus taught to his disciples. It gives an idea of what is required for God’s Kingdom to grow on
earth. Match the phrase from the prayer with its explanation below.
Phrase What does it mean?

Jesus wants all people to be able to call God their ‘Father’,
and to have a trusting relationship with him.
When people respect the holiness of God, they recognise
His importance in their lives and so accept the call to
become members of God’s Kingdom.
A prayer for God’s Kingdom to come, and for people to
accept the rule of God in their hearts.
Accepting and following God’s will is important in
establishing the Kingdom. When everyone does the will of
God, the Kingdom will be fully established.
This is a prayer asking God to help provide the basics
needed to survive.
Forgiveness of others as well as accepting God’s
forgiveness for one’s own sins is important in establishing the
Kingdom.

We must resist the temptation to sin. The Kingdom grows
once people choose to accept God instead of rejecting
him.
Signs of the Kingdom: Justice, Peace and Reconciliation
Justice, peace and reconciliation are signs of the kingdom of God. The Kingdom of God is the
perfect Kingdom and requires these three things. Christians can help the Kingdom of God to grow
on earth by contributing to justice, peace and reconciliation, both in their own lives and in the
lives of others. Use page 124 to define the three terms.
Justice: _______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Peace: _______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Reconciliation: ________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
The Hierarchy of the Catholic Church
There is a hierarchy in the Catholic Church that recognises people’s authority and responsibility,
and brings about unity. Use page 126 to annotate the diagram below.
Pope
Bishops
Priests
Deacons
Lay People
All authority in the Church lies with the Pope, However, the Pope sometimes wants to consult other
members of the hierarchy. The most recent Council was the Second Vatican Council called by
Pope John XXIII to ‘open the windows of the Church’ as he felt the Church has become cut off
from the world and too closed in on itself. The council produced four major documents. You need
to research these four major documents and briefly describe what each one is concerned with.
Dei Verbum: __________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Lumen Gentium: ______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________

Sacrosanctum Concilium: _____________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Gaudium et Spes: _____________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
The Importance of Mary and the Magnificat
Fill in the gaps below on why Mary is important and what the Magnificat is.
Mary has always had a special _________ within Christianity. She was totally willing to ________ the
will of God and allow the incarnation to take place. Before his _______, Jesus entrusted his mother
to his disciple. Mary was the perfect _________. She stood by Jesus in his darkest ___________. During
the annunciation, Mary visited her __________ cousin, Elizabeth, who recognised her as the mother
of _____ and Mary sang a song of ________ to God, known as the Magnificat.
Praise Pregnant Disciple Accept Position Death Moments God
Q. Why do some people use this prayer t support political revolutions?
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
The Four Marks of the Church and Apostolic Succession
There are four qualities of the Church that, without them, the Church would not exist. They
distinguish the Church from any other institution. These qualities or marks appear in the Apostle’s
Creed that is said every Sunday at mass. Using page 130 you need to explain what each of these
marks mean i.e. what they tell us about the Church.
One: _________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Holy: _________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Catholic: _____________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Apostolic: ____________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
The Conciliar and Pontifical Nature of the Church
Explain how the Church is both conciliar and pontifical.
Conciliar Pontifical

The Church as the Body of Christ: the Importance of Charity for Catholics
As members of the Body of Christ, Christians follow Jesus’ command to ‘love your neighbour as
yourself’ by showing love to those in need. Christians work through local, national and global
charities to follow this teaching. Find two examples of how SVP (St Vincent de Paul Society) and
CAFOD work. State whether this example is local, national or global.
St Vincent de Paul Society (SVP) CAFOD
Kingdom Values in Christian Vocations
Kingdom values are the values or standard for living that God wants people to have as members
of his Kingdom. Work out the anagrams below of some examples of Kingdom values:
Ymcer elov sgseenntel
Yhtulmii epeca
Through the Christian vocations of priesthood, family life, and religious life, people embrace
Kingdom values such as serving others and showing love. Match up the vocation with the
explanation as to how Kingdom values are being expressed.
Priesthood Take vows of poverty, chastity and obedience showing

commitment to God. They live simple lives in service of others.
They show love through helping others, often taking on roles
such as teachers, nurses or care workers.
Take a promise of celibacy, they serve others and they take a

Family life promise of obedience to their bishop, knowing they are
obeying the voice of God.
Catholic parents try to show Kingdom values in their

relationship with each other and by teaching their children
Religious Life these values.

Kingdom Values in the Life of a Catholic
Pope Francis is an example of a well-known Catholic who lives by the Kingdom values of justice,
peace and reconciliation. Find an example of how he has lived by each of these values using
pages 138-139.
Kingdom Value How does Pope Francis show his belief?

Justice
Peace
Reconciliation
1. Which one of the following pilgrimage sites is where Bernadette saw a vision of Mary? [1
mark]
A. Jerusalem B. Lourdes C. Rome D. Walsingham
2. How many Stations of the Cross are there traditionally? [1 mark]
A. 11 B. 12 C. 13 D. 14
3. Give two reasons why Mary is important in the Catholic Church. [2 marks]
4. Give two reasons why Catholics go on pilgrimages. [2 marks]
5. Give two ways in which the Church is pontifical. [2 marks]
6. Explain two ways in which pilgrimage influences Catholics today. [4 marks]
7. Explain two ways in which believing in a religious vocation might influence Catholics today.
[ 4 marks]
8. Explain two ways in which the belief that the Church is apostolic influences believers’
reactions to the Magisterium. [4 marks]
9. Explain what ‘making the Stations of the Cross’ involves and what this symbolises for
Catholics. [4 marks]
10. Explain two ways in which justice and peace are expressions of the Kingdom of God. Refer
to scripture or another source of Christian belief and teaching in your answer. [5 marks]
11. Explain two Christian beliefs about peace as a sign of the Kingdom. Refer to scripture or
12. Explain two Christian beliefs about reconciliation. Refer to scripture or another source of
13. Explain two ways in which the Magnificat shows that Mary was the perfect disciple. Refer to
scripture or another source of Christian belief and teaching in your answer. [5 marks]
14. “The best way that Christians can help to spread the Kingdom of God on earth is to do
charity work.” Evaluate this statement. In your answer you should:
- Give reasoned arguments to support this statement, give reasoned arguments to
15. “All Christians should aim to go on pilgrimage at least once in their lives.” Evaluate this
16. “Catholic aid agencies should support all people in poverty.” Evaluate this statement. In


CHRISTIANITY
Learning Outcomes
Revision
Revision
Actions
Before
After
ESCHATOLOGY
• The Paschal Candle
• Michelangelo’s ‘The Last Judgement’
• Memorials for the dead
• Eschatology and life after death
• The four last things
• Purgatory and judgement
• The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus
• Cosmic reconciliation
• The Church’s teachings on the end of time
• The last rites
• The funeral rite
• The care of the dying and euthanasia
The Paschal Candle
Annotate the paschal candle. Pick out the important parts and explain what they mean.

Michelangelo’s The Last Judgement
Annotate the image, particularly looking at Jesus, Mary, the saints, the faithful, the angels and the
condemned.
Memorials for the Dead
Catholics believe in the resurrection of the body. Since the body is the temple of the Holy Spirit,
the body should be treated with respect even after death. Memorials are structures or areas that
are built to honour and show respect for the dead. Christian memorials express various beliefs
about life after death, such as belief in heaven, judgement, resurrection, and eternal life after
death. Fill in the table below on three different types of memorial.
Type of Monument Key Features How does it Help Mourners?

Tombstones
Monuments
Remembrance
Gardens
Eschatology and Life after Death
Eschatology is the study of what will happen at the end of time. Jesus’ resurrection is important for
eschatology, as Jesus is the only person who has been able to give some idea of what happens
after death. In 1 Corinthians 15:42-44, Paul explains how a person’s resurrected body will be
different from the body they had while they were alive.
“So it is with the resurrection of the dead. What is sown is perishable, what is raised is
imperishable. It is sown in dishonour, it is raised in glory. It is sown in weakness, it is raised in
power. It is sown a physical body, it is raised a spiritual body. If there is a physical body, there is
also a spiritual body.” 1 Corinthians 14:42-44
The Four Last Things
Christians believe the four last things – death, judgement, heaven and hell – are what all people
face at the end of their life. Give a brief summary of each one and a picture to help you
remember what it means.
Death Death is a transition to

a new phase of life,
not to be feared. In
judgement, the body
and soul will be
reunited.
Purgatory and Judgment
Catholics believe that after judgement, some people go through purgatory: a process of
cleansing, which removes the effects of sin, to help a person accept the full presence of God.
Define the following terms:
Purgatory: ____________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Particular Judgement:_________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Final Judgement: _____________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus
Read through the story of the Rich Man and Lazarus and answer the questions below:
1. How did the Rich man behave in life and where did he end up in death? _________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
2. How did Lazarus behave in life and where did he end up in death? _______________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
3. Why does Abraham refuse to warn the Rich man’s brothers? _____________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
4. What are heaven and hell like? _________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Cosmic Reconciliation
Cosmic reconciliation refers to the idea that, at the end of time, the whole of creation will be
reconciled (brought together in harmony) with God. Sin broke the relationship between humans
and God, and Jesus’ death and resurrection helped to restore this relationship. A similar process
has happened with the whole of creation:
God the Father created the The whole of creation will be fully
universe through God the Son. restored and made perfect at the end
He made all things perfectly of time. At this point, the universe will
balanced in harmony. be reconciled with God. This is cosmic
reconciliation.
As the Son of God, Jesus was able to

Sin broke this harmony, throwing
destroy sin and death. Jesus’ death
the whole of creation out of
and resurrection helped to restore
balance.
harmony to the world.
The Church’s Teachings on the End of Time
The Catholic Church teaches that no one is predestined to go to heaven or hell. Instead, the
actions a person takes during their lifetime determine what happens to them after death.
Explain why the Catholic Church teaches that some people are in hell. [4 marks]
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
The Last Rites
The anointing of the sick is one of the seven sacraments, it is given to a person who is seriously ill
and may be facing death. The commendation of the dying is a short service that is held for a
person who is dying. These last rites help to give a person who is sick or dying hope, strength,
courage and forgiveness. Find the meaning of the actions below.

Action Meaning
The sacrament begins with the priest
sprinkling the room and patient with holy
water.
The priest lays their hands on the head of
the sick person, calling down the power
Anointing of the Sick
and strength of the Holy Spirit.

The priest blesses a small amount of oil,
the he anoints the forehand and hands
of the sick person with this oil.
The sick person confesses their sins to the
priest, who forgives them.
Holy Communion is given to the sick
person.
The dying person may hold a crucifix.
The dying person may repeat the
Commendation of the Dying
promises that were made at their

baptism.
A Bible reading and prayers are given,
including a Litany of the Saints.
The dying person receives their last Holy
Communion.
At the moment of death, a prayer might
be said which includes the words, ‘go
forth, Christian soul, from this world… May
you live in peace this day, may your
home be with God in Zion.’
The Funeral Rite
A funeral is a ceremony to remember someone who has died. Catholic funerals reflect the hope
that the deceased person has been judged favourably by God and is now experiencing the
eternal happiness of heaven. Use pages 162-163 to fill out the table below:
Stage What Happens? What does it Mean?

Reception of the
Body
The Funeral Mass
Committal
Burial or Cremation

The Care of the Dying and Euthanasia
Catholics believe in the sanctity of life: all life is holy and sacred, because it has been created by
God. This means that all life should be respected, valued and cared for up until the moment of
death. For this reason, the Catholic Church is against euthanasia (killing someone painlessly and
with compassion in order to end their suffering.) Find 5 reasons why the Church is against
euthanasia.
1. ________________________________________________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________________________________________________
3. ________________________________________________________________________________________
4. ________________________________________________________________________________________
5. ________________________________________________________________________________________
1. Which one of the following describes the time when God judges an individual person? [1
mark]
A. Direct Judgement B. Final Judgement C. Particular Judgement D. Terminal
Judgement
2. When is the Paschal Candle first used? [1 mark]
A. Palm Sunday B. Good Friday C. Holy Saturday D. Easter Sunday
3. Give two symbols from the paschal candle. [2 marks]
4. Give forms of memorial expression. [2 marks]
5. Give two beliefs about purgatory. [2 marks]
6. Explain two ways in which prayers are influenced by Catholic beliefs about life after death.
[4 marks]
7. Explain two ways in which belief in the sanctity of life influences attitudes towards
euthanasia for Catholics today. [4 marks]
8. Explain two ways in which belief in judgement influences Catholics today. [4 marks]
9. Explain two contrasting beliefs about heaven and hell. [4 marks]
10. Explain two ways in which prayers and actions in a Catholic funeral express beliefs about
an afterlife. Refer to scripture or another source of Christian belief and teaching in your
answer. [5 marks]
11. Explain two beliefs about the afterlife that are expressed in the parable of the Rich Man
and Lazarus. Refer to scripture or another source of Christian belief and teaching in your
answer, [5 marks]
12. Explain two beliefs about cosmic reconciliation. Refer to scripture or another source of
13. “Catholic funerals should be happy occasions.” Evaluate this statement. In your answer you
should:
14. “The main reason for Christians to show kindness to others during their lifetime is so they can
enter heaven after they die.” Evaluate this statement. In your answer you should:
15. “Belief in the sanctity of life means that very ill patients should be kept alive as long as
possible.” Evaluate this statement. In your answer you should:

16. “The parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus teaches Catholics to help the poor.” Evaluate
this statement. In your answer you should:

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The Triune God Page 18

Church and the Kingdom of God Page 30

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GCSE AQA Religious Studies – CATHOLIC

How does Creation of Adam reflect Catholic beliefs?

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Agrees with Catholic Beliefs Disagrees with Catholic Beliefs

How does Hildreth Meière’s mosaic reflect Catholic beliefs?

What are the key features? What do they mean?

The Nature of God and the Nature of Humans

Define the key terms below using page 14:

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The Significance of the Creation Stories for Catholics

Belief Definition What it means for Catholics

Dignity of Human Beings

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The Old Testament

Law History Wisdom Prophecy

The New Testament

The Gospels Acts The Epistles Revelation

Interpreting the Bible today

Interpreting the Genesis Creation Stories

Catholic Interpretation Fundamentalist Interpretation

Natural Law and Catholic Attitudes towards Science

Defend the Innocent – e.g. Abortion is wrong

Caring for the Environment

2. How can Catholics care for the environment? ___________________________________________

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The Meaning of Stewardship

CAFOD and Sustainability

Define the term:

What does CAFOD stand for?

Give 3 examples of how CAFOD helps to support sustainability.

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Practice Exam Questions

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GCSE AQA Religious Studies – CATHOLIC

Jesus as God Incarnate and God’s Message to Joseph

- Mary was a virgin

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Luke’s Account Matthew’s Account

Jesus, the Word of God

Teaching Explanation Phrase from John 1:1-4 that shows

Jesus as both Fully Human and Fully God

Son of Man Son of God

What does Ichthus mean? _________________________________

Why do Christians use this sign? _____________________________

What does Alpha and Omega mean? ___________________________________

Why do Christians use this symbol? ____________________________________

What does the Chi-Rho mean? _________________________________

Why do Christians use this symbol? ______________________________

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How the Incarnation Affects Catholic Attitudes towards Religious Art

“’Whoever venerates Artistic While we don’t

Interpreting Statues of Jesus

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Tradition and St Irenaeus’ Writings about Jesus

Different Understandings of the Incarnation

Define the following terms:

Grace and the Sacramental Nature of Reality

Even though Jesus is no longer Jesus helped to bring God’s